I am a SAHM with 6 children, ranging in age from 11 to 2 years. I have about 30 pounds to lose to get to my ideal weight. Hopefully a size 6 when all is said and done!

I was 10 pounds from my goal when I tore my ACL while rollerblading -- actually when I fell! I spent almost 2 months without any real activity and finally had surgery. I then spent 3 weeks sitting on a couch, trying to just walk comfortably. Physical therapy started up and after 4 weeks I was able to get back ...

I am a SAHM with 6 children, ranging in age from 11 to 2 years. I have about 30 pounds to lose to get to my ideal weight. Hopefully a size 6 when all is said and done!

I was 10 pounds from my goal when I tore my ACL while rollerblading -- actually when I fell! I spent almost 2 months without any real activity and finally had surgery. I then spent 3 weeks sitting on a couch, trying to just walk comfortably. Physical therapy started up and after 4 weeks I was able to get back full motion. My surgeon even cut off 4 weeks of therapy because I was doing so well. He said my prior fitness level helped me bounce back and as long as I promised to continue exercising and strengthening the muscles, I could stop going to formal PT. YIPPEE!!!!

Unfortunately, I gained back all the weight I had lost so I am starting all over. My husband and I are doing the P90X program. I have given up all junk food and fast food for Lent. I am eating clean, nutritious food. I lost this weight once I know I can do it again. I also am going to the gym for my cardio (lots of stationary bike per doc, which I HATE!) and for some extra leg ST.